Monthly Archives: April 2010

Curtains Or Blinds – What’s Better?

Posted on April 5, 2010 by The Home and Garden Guru

Whenever you undertake this project of window coverings, be it for renovation or while building a new home, you will need to decide if it’s going to be curtains or window blinds. Though aesthetics remain the main consideration, there are … Continue reading →

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The Right Burglar Alarm System for You.

Posted on April 4, 2010 by The Home and Garden Guru

A burglary is committed in the United States every 15 seconds.  The average loss from a is $1,800, not to mention the emotional impact of a break-in.  Statistics show that homes without burglar alarms get broken into three times more … Continue reading →

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Finding Metal Kitchen Cabinets

Posted on April 4, 2010 by The Home and Garden Guru

Vintage Metal kitchen cabinets, once all the rage among kitchen designers in the 1940’s and 50’s, are again emerging from the long, dark shadow cast by particle board cabinetry.  Manufacturers have tooled up and are again producing these units, this … Continue reading →

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Common Problems Of The Indoor Gardener

Posted on April 4, 2010 by The Home and Garden Guru

Are your indoor plants not growing as well as you would like? Are you struggling to get large beautiful flowers from your plants? Are your plants gloomy and have weak roots? If this sounds anything like your plants then this … Continue reading →

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Healthy Fun on Outdoor Playsets

Posted on April 4, 2010 by The Home and Garden Guru

How often have you heard someone complaining that their child spends the day in front of the TV or computer playing video games or just surfing the web (under parental supervision, of course)? In addition, some of the children-yes, children- … Continue reading →

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How To Design A Rustic Garden

Posted on April 4, 2010 by The Home and Garden Guru

Trying to figure out the ideal way to build a garden that pleases even the most judgmental of eyes? Got a lot of old gardening tools and urns laying around? Then, you might want to think about designing a rustic … Continue reading →

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How to Improve the Look of Hardwood Flooring

Posted on April 4, 2010 by The Home and Garden Guru

Hardwood floors take a lot of wear and tear throughout the years. Face it, keeping them clean and polished just isn’t on the daily agenda and the chore seems to fall by the wayside. There are many ways to attempt … Continue reading →

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Options for Driveway Lights

Posted on April 4, 2010 by The Home and Garden Guru

Lighting up the driveway is one of the smartest and safest moves a homeowner can make. As with all accessories for the home, there are plenty of options available to choose from when it comes to outdoor lighting. A little … Continue reading →

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A Conservatory Is One Room With Many Options

Posted on April 4, 2010 by The Home and Garden Guru

A uPVC conservatory can be a smart investment of money. Besides the fact that having one added to your house adds value to your home, it can also increase the quality of life within the home. This type of room … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Corner Breakfast Nook Furniture

Posted on April 2, 2010 by The Home and Garden Guru

If you are in the market for a new breakfast nook set, then you may want to consider a corner nook set. There are several reasons that I like corner breakfast nook furniture over other kinds of kitchen furniture sets. … Continue reading →

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